GreenTrans launches its dual battery system and torque sensor at his years Eurobike. The Dual Saddle Battery (DSB) system, which increases the range of the bike and decreases the frequency of recharging the batteries.
Folding bicycles are mostly used in towns, where puncture protection is a key issue, since roads in big cities tend to be filled with debris. In addition, junior bicycles are not always used on a regular basis, so superior aging qualities in the tire material are very much appreciated by the parents of these end-users.
The Transformer is Ebicis foldable e-bike with no less than four different selectable programs via the completely redesigned controller
Carbon frame and fork supplier EVO has developed a cost-efficient monocoque style fork. The combination of carbon and aluminium in often used in the industry to make the fork more economical, but it often also results in a relatively high weight.
At Eurobike, Pletscher Swiss maker of carriers, kickstands and bike bags, showed off their line of mudguards specially made for bikes which are part of public bike rental schemes such as the Velib system in Paris. As these bikes are frequently subject to vandalism the new Pletscher mudguards feature extra reinforcement. As they are made from thick-plated steel, and as parts like head and rear lights are extra protected on these mudguards it seems as though Pletscher has found a vandalism-proof solution.
Since 2005, over a million cyclists have fitted Reelights patented magnet powered lights onto their bikes. An independent Danish Universitys study of Reelights lights, has recently shown that lights on a bike both day and night reduce the number of bike related accidents by 32%. The second generation of
The European Commission has published the references of a number of CEN safety standards for bicycles in the Official Journal of the European Union. As a result, bicycles that comply with these standards are presumed to conform with the EU General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC that lays down an obligation on producers to place only safe products on the market.
Pacific Link new exclusive light sets are very compact and are specially designed for the European market. The bright 1 Watt front light is available in 1 to 3 LEDs while the rear version with a 0.5 Watt super bright LED comes on the market with 3 or 5 LEDs.
Currie Technologies has started the distribution of the new Izip Zuma models in the United States. With 500 Watts of high torque power, the Izip Zuma has the energy force necessary to climb even the steepest grades with plenty of battery capacity to travel significant distances. Equipped with Curries dual mode, TAG-PAS system, the rider has the option of choosing to use simple twist and go throttle power mode or pedal assist power mode which amplifies the riders human pedal power input. This feature assures the rider is in complete
Folding designer and manufacturer Dahon is entering a new market segment with the Citylife, presented at the Shanghai Bicycle Show. Dahon has been thinking out of the box to make it easier to store your bike at home or office.
Vredestein has fully upgraded and expanded its Tour/Trek/City tyre range with three quality levels and an unique selection of features. “The new range is the result of dedicated co-engineering with bicycle manufacturers as well as market research, dealer contacts and on-road testing”, says Marc Ganzeboom, Vredestein’s Two Wheel Tyres manager. “We are convinced that this
According to a survey of over 300 gynaecologists and urologists, on average more than 75% of their patients experience pain or feelings of numbness in their nether regions when riding. Selle Royal claims to have successfully addressed this problem and offers the solution with its Ergogel saddles.
Frame specialist Kinesis showed the Taipei Cycle audience its plans to take its Super Plastic Forming Technology (SPF) a step further. SPF is carried out at high temperatures, when the tube structure is in the most plastic and formable state.
As of next January CST Europe starts with the distribution of the new Supero line, a series of 4 new tyres. The most eye catching model is the Supero Hybrid, specially developed for use on electric bikes. To handle the increased demands on e-bike tyres related to higher speeds and higher weights,
HLR is the type-code of XFusions newest technology used in its 2011 OEM suspension forks series. HLR is a twin-tube, cartridge based damper which features high and low speed, independently adjustable compression damping.
The new Gigapower brake shoes are developed especially for carbon fibre rims. Tested and approved to EN 14766/14764/14781 standards, the main feature of these brake pads is the improved ability of heat transfer. This is important when used in combination with carbon rims.
Fox Racing Shox, the highly rated designer and developer of suspension, has entered an exclusive arrangement with the Miyaki Company of Japan to use its Kashima Coat for suspension components in the bicycle industry. Kashima Coat will make its consumer debut in Fox Racing Shoxs 2011 model year aftermarket mountain bike suspension fork product line.
Marchetti, the Italian machine specialist for the production of bicycles and motorcycles, has developed a new concept for its wheelbuilding line. That new concept is made suitable both for wheels of traditional bikes as well as e-Bikes.
The company DH Sport SA started in 1999 as a bike producer and grew over the years to become the number 1 in Rumania by 2004. In 2006, bike production was transferred to the newly founded Eurosport DHS, part of the DHS Group.
The Vision 2010 wheelset range contains the new models called Ultimate, Carbon and Pro. Each model features the latest designs. Top model of this range is the Trimax Ultimate, built with a deep section of 88 millimetres carbon tubular rims,
